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Andrew O'Hara

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CSA's Chris LaPre joins HomeKit Insider to talk about Matter - AppleInsider

On this episode of HomeKit Insider, the CSA’s Chris LaPre joins to talk about Matter, Apple Home, and the future of the smart home. HomeKit Insider Podcast Most of this week’s episode is a conversation with Chris LaPre, Head of Technology at the Connectivity Standards Alliance. The CSA is the member-led organization responsible for Zigbee and Matter. Our far-reaching discussion touches on the evolution of Matter and Apple Home, what new device categories we’ll see, and what may be com…
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Eve Outdoor Outlet, new Aqara products, Lifx returns on HomeKit Ins...

On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts go through several new product launches and postulate how Apple could leverage AI in the smart home. HomeKit Insider Podcast Aqara had two new products announced this week. They first went back to Kickstarter for their new U200 door lock, while also releasing the T1M ceiling light. The door lock is a retrofit solution with Matter support and the promise of Home Key in a future update. The ceiling light has two different lighting zones and…
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Apple Pencil | Hover, USB-C, Price - AppleInsider

There are three Apple Pencil models that transform an iPad or iPad Pro into a drawing tablet. Learn about them here.
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 | S9 SiP, Titanium, Price - AppleInsider

Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a minor update to the original model that introduces Double Tap and on-device Siri. Learn more here.
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Echo Hub, Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro, & Jennifer Tuohy on HomeK...

On this episode of HomeKit Insider, The Verge’s Jennifer Tuohy drops by to chat about Amazon’s new Matter smart display, as well as the news from the week. HomeKit Insider Podcast Jennifer Tuohy covers smart home tech at The Verge and she’s stopping by the podcast once again. She took the chance to dive into Amazon’s new release from last week. The Amazon Echo Hub is designed primarily for Amazon products but can work with Matter-enabled products too, including controlling those in Ho…
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Apple's new smart display, Find My wallet, & AirTag-like trackers o...

On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts break down the latest rumors surrounding Apple’s rumored smart home display, look at some new trackers, and go hands-on with a Find My-enabled wallet. HomeKit Insider Podcast Once more, the recent beta of tvOS 17.4 has revealed more information regarding Apple’s purported smart home display. At this stage, a release may be sooner rather than later. The device, known as Z314 internally, is running an A15 Bionic processor. The tvOS 17.4 bet…
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Eve Energy Outlet shipping, smart faucets, and Vision Pro apps on H...

On this episode of HomeKit Insider, your hosts discuss the launch of Eve Energy outlet, smart faucets, and also answer a listener’s question about retrofitting smart blinds. HomeKit Insider Podcast One of the holes in the Apple Vision Pro ecosystem at launch was the lack of any dedicated smart home apps. Maisomage appears to be the first such app to arrive on the App Store. It’s a bit bare bones but is at least an initial option for those looking to control Matter and Apple Home devic…

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Amazon bails on Roomba, homeOS possibilities, & more smart home new...

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts dive into Amazon’s failed Roomba acquisition, SwitchBot’s new hub, and what homeOS could be used for. HomeKit Insider Podcast After months of regulator inquisition, Amazon has forgone its latest would-be acquisition. The online retailer was set to take ownership of Roomba parent company iRobot, but has since given up after regulatory scrutiny made approval unlikely. Thanks to listener Siobhan, it appears that Level Home has go…
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iPhone SE | 5G, Touch ID, features, Price, Performance - AppleInsider

The iPhone SE is the budget phone from Apple, but it has all the specs you’d expect in a flagship device. Learn more about it here.
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New Hue lights, Qi2 devices, and Apple Vision Pro home potential on...

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, we talk about smart home possibilities for Vision Pro, Philips Hue’s new lights, & check out some Qi2 chargers. HomeKit Insider Podcast Before we get into the news, your hosts can’t help but talk about Apple Vision Pro and its impending launch. We wanted to discuss some of the launch accessories and potential smart home applications for the new headset. Jumping into the news, Philips Hue has announced a new indoor/outdoor wall fixture th…
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Thread Group, HomeKit routers discontinued, CES news - AppleInsider

On this episode, Jonathan Hui and Sujata Neidig join the HomeKit Insider podcast from the Thread Group to break down the latest news and talk about changes to Thread networking. HomeKit Insider Podcast Despite the avalanche stemming from CES, there was still Apple Home news to share on this week’s podcast, including more product announcements. During the electronics show, we saw a new Find My-enabled travel safe. French company UpFiner is launching a new handheld case to store small i…